Improving the health of our community
Victor Valley College
Foster and Kinship Care Education (FKCE)
Independent Living Program (ILP)
Parenting Classes
Foster Youth Classes
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Foster & Kinship Care Education
Funded by:
Independent Living Program
Funded by:
Rebecca Talley, Marcelino Garza, Kelley Johnson, Lori Kildal, Kevin Baker
Address: 12046 Jacaranda Ave., Ste. A
January — March 2009
Training Schedule
Hesperia, CA 92345
Phone: (760) 245-4271 x 2721
Fax: (760) 948-8965
E-mail: talleyr@vvc.edu
Website: www.vvc.edu/fkce
117 planned adult hours (36 in Spanish; 81 in English)
10+ youth hours
Calendario de clases (Enero a Marzo)
Supported by Dr. Prem Reddy
January 2009
Training Overview
Información de nuestro programa
Our facility is provided by Dr. Prem Reddy, who we thank for his generous
donation and for supporting the health of our community.
We provide parenting classes and foster youth workshops. These are facilitated in
the community at churches and school sites and on the VVC campus in Spanish
and English (youth classes are conducted in English). Classes are subject to
change; please check our website for updated information about classes, trainers,
local foster parent and kinship caregivers’ associations, and more at www.vvc.edu/
fkce
Rebecca Talley
Gracias y Disfruten!
Certificates are given to participants based on the number of hours attended. To
obtain a certificate before the end of a class series, please make arrangements through our offices at
(760)
245-4271 x 2721 or talleyr@vvc.edu
TABLE OF CONTENTS-CONTENIDO
JANUARY-MARCH (ENERO A MARZO)
VICTOR VALLEY COLLEGE FKCE & ILP
Photo of Marcelino Garza 2008/09 Volunteer of the Year
Director’s note and table of contents
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Community partners & key community leaders
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English-language class information/Información de las clases en Ingles:
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12 Powers of Family Business (Mesa Linda Middle School, Sandia Elem., Victor Valley UHSD)
Common Sense Parenting (VVC)
Effective Black Parenting (VVC)
Positive Parenting (VVC)
Independent Living Program (ILP)
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Spanish-language class information/Información de las clases en Español:
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Crianza Basada en el Apego (Holy Family Church, Goodwill Education Center)
Crianza Practica de los Hijos (Holy Family Church)
Los 12 Poderes del Negocio Familiar (Mesa Linda Middle School, Sandia Elementary School)
A look back at 2008
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F.A.R.E & Loving Hearts Association meetings and training
January Calendar of events
February Calendar of events
March Calendar of events
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January 2009
Partners/Asociados
The following partners collaborate with Victor Valley College, Foster & Kinship Care Education (FKCE) and Independent Living Program (ILP) to help us deliver parenting classes to High
Desert foster parents and kinship caregivers along with experiential workshops for foster youth.
Community agencies, organizations, and individuals partner with us by providing classes and/or
class sites, serving on our advisory board, and providing other resources to High Desert youth
and families.
Thank you for your time and commitment.
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Apple Valley Police Department
California State Preschool Services/Headstart
Career Institute
Community leaders & Foster & Kinship caregivers:
Aaron & Audrey Montgomery & Carolyn Buchanon
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Desert Community Bank
Desert Mountain SELPA Children’s Center
Dr. Prem Reddy & Primecare Medical Group
Fostercare And Relative Emphasis (F.A.R.E.) Association
High Desert Relative Caregivers Association (HDRC)
High Desert Youth & Family Resource Center
Holy Family Catholic Church
San Bernardino County Department of Children’s Services
San Bernardino County Schools, Foster Youth Services, YES Center
San Bernardino County, Superintendent of Schools & Alliance for Education
(Schools & Districts: Cobalt, Mesa Linda, Sandia, Goodwill Ed. Center, VVUHSD)
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San Bernardino County
Foster Home - Adoption Services
1-800-722-4477
Victor Valley College Foundation
Victor Valley College Ready Rams Club
Victor Valley Loving Hearts Association
SBCSS
YES Center
Shaun Zigler
948-3434
APPLE VALLEY
POLICE DEPARTMENT
VVC FKCE/ILP—2
AREER INSTITUT
Specializing in Career, Education and Life Planning
Call Rebecca to
join forces and
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in our community
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Class information
12 Powers of Family Business
Información de las clases en Ingles
Volunteer Trainer: Marcelino “Chico” Garza
Discuss how working together, practicing faith & forgiveness, and doing the right thing among many other
topics can be powerful tools for the entire family.
1) Mesa Linda Middle School
2) Sandia Elementary School
13001 Mesa Linda, Victorville, 92392
21331 Sandia Road, Apple Valley, 92308
Jan 14-March 4 (Wednesdays, 8-10 AM)
Feb 17-May 19 (Tuesdays, 8:30-10:30 AM)
3) Victor Valley Union High School District
Mr. Marcelino Garza
Classes held at Victor Valley High School (Room 75) Jan 6, 13, & 20 (Tues, 5:30-7:30 PM)
16500 Mojave Drive, Victorville, 92392
Association Meetings & Training
Various topics/Various trainers (call for info)
1) Fostercare And Relative Emphasis (FARE) Association
Victor Valley College, Child Development Center, Training Room
Jan 24, Feb 28, & March 28 (Robert Manghane, Pres. 949-0830)
2) Loving Hearts Association Jan 15, Feb 19, & March 19 (Ethel Moon, Pres. 247-7836)
Department of Children’s Services, 15480 Ramona Dr, Victorville 92393
Common Sense Parenting
Trainer: Joseph Rodriguez, MSW
This curriculum is designed to help parents with older children discuss disagreeing
appropriately, problem-solving skills, resisting peer pressure, getting along with others,
conversation skills, and accepting criticism, and issues around cussing out a parent.
Participants discuss and practice several practical techniques.
FKCE/ILP Offices March 14 (Saturday, 9-5:30 PM)
12046 Jacaranda Avenue, Ste. A, Hesperia, 92345
Effective Black Parenting
Trainer: Annette Morgan
A dynamic and culturally relevant skill-building program for raising proud and
confident African American children. Please join us in this new venture.
FKCE/ILP Offices
Feb 19-March 26 (Thursdays, 9 AM—Noon)
Positive Parenting
Ms. Annette Morgan
Trainer: Rebecca Talley, MPH,MA
We discuss parenting in a new light, looking at children’s behavior as
communication versus something done to us or as manipulation.
This attitude can translate to all areas of life, from our spouses
to the person that cuts you off on the freeway!
FKCE/ILP Offices
Jan 8-Feb 12 (Thursdays, 1:30-3:30 PM)
Victor Valley College - Foster and Kinship Care Education (FKCE) & Independent Living Program (ILP) (760) 245-4271 x 2721
VVC FKCE/ILP—3
January 2009
Independent Living Program
Información de las clases para jovenes
Connecting at-risk youth
Victor Valley College, with funding from Foundation for California Community
Colleges, is partnering with Career Institute and Desert Community Bank to provide
experiential workshops for approximately 25 foster youth ages 16-21. San Bernardino
County Department of Children’s Services, San Bernardino County Schools, YES Center,
foster parents, and our campus contacts refer youth to our program.
Career Institute provides workshops on topics that focus on employment, including
writing résumés and practicing interview skills, along with discussing work ethics and
stress busters. Desert Community Bank will focus on how to manage money, including
opening an account, banking online, and the pitfalls of credit card use.
AREER INSTITUT
Specializing in Career, Education and Life Planning
Wednesdays, 8-10 AM at Career Institute
12180 Ridgecrest Rd., Bldg. B, Unit #204, Victorville
Call FKCE/ILP offices (245-4271 x2721) for directions
January 7: Work Ethics
January 14: Customer Service
January 21: Self-management
January 28: Goal Setting
February 4: Stress Busters
20 hours of experiential workshop dates to be confirmed
Call FKCE/ILP offices (245-4271 x2721) for details
Victor Valley College - Foster and Kinship Care Education (FKCE) & Independent Living Program (ILP) (760) 245-4271 x 2721
VVC FKCE/ILP—4
January 2009
Spanish-language classes
Información de las clases en Español
Crianza Basada en el Apego
Trainer: Antonia Garcia
Esta clase le ayudara a comprender la importancia de suplir las necesidades de los niños, en especial
sus necesidades emocionales. El Apego es una parte importante en nuestras vidas y nos ayuda a crear
quien somos. El apego viene antes que la disciplina.
1) Holy Family Catholic Church
9974 “I” Avenue, Hesperia, 92345
Enero 6 y 27
Martes, 5:00 a 6:30 PM
2) Goodwill Education Center
Feb 17—June 2
13853 Seneca Rd, Victorville, 92394 Martes, 5:30 a 7:30 PM
Sra. Antonia Garcia
Crianza Practica de los Hijos
Trainer: Joseph Rodriguez, MSW
Padres aprenderan como adaptar los metodos de crianza segun la edad y grado de desarrollo de su
hijo. Tambien se tratan temas de interes para los padres de niños mayorcitos: la
influencia de los amigos, los efectos de los medios de comunicacion, y el exito
escolar. La buena crianza exige metodos practicos y trato amoroso. La Crianza
Practica de los Hijos le ayudara a usted a mejorar
en ambos aspectos.
Holy Family Catholic Church
9974 “I” Avenue, Hesperia, 92345
Llame para confirmar la fecha (245-4271 x2721 Isela o Elizabeth)
Los 12 Poderes del Negocio Familiar Volunteer Trainer: Marcelino Garza
Discutir los poders del proposito, enfocarse en sus metas, planear nuestro trabajo, evaluar nuestro
trabajo, entrenamiento diario, tener una actitud positiva, comunicación efectiva, trabajar en equipo,
desarollar resistencia, fe y el perdon, hacer lo correcto, y
sentido de humor.
1) Mesa Linda Middle School
13001 Mesa Linda, Victorville, 92392
2) Sandia Elementary School
21331 Sandia Road, Apple Valley, 92308
Enero 14—Marzo 4
Miercoles, 10:15-12:15 PM
Enero 13—Febrero 10
Martes, 8:30-10:30 AM
Sr. Marcelino Garza
Victor Valley College - Foster and Kinship Care Education (FKCE) & Independent Living Program (ILP) (760) 245-4271 x 2721
VVC FKCE/ILP—5
January 2009
A look back at 2008
Foster youth back pack give away
I wish we could show you foster
children with the back packs. We
are not allowed to show their faces
in photos, but they were thrilled!!!
Thanks to the generous donations from VVC psychology students and
employees, and community members, foster youth throughout the community received back packs twice this year. The back packs are filled with a
small blanket, a stuffed animal, a journal or book, and a toothpaste/tooth
brush kit. We collected 30 backpacks to give away in August and we had
40 to give out in December. In addition to back packs, several people donated other goodies ranging from hot wheels, to fingernail polish, to
tampons. These items are much appreciated by the children and youth who
receive them. Thank you.
May 2008 Foster Parent Celebration
Thank you, again, for all you do for our children!!
Independent Living Program was honored by the
Foundation for California Community Colleges for
“dedication to foster youth.” Rebecca Talley receives the
award from Dr. Robert Silverman, VVC CEO and President.
Volunteers provided approximately 280
hours of quality training for foster and kinship
caregivers and foster youth, and worked in our
offices. Thank you to Marcelino Garza,
Sheri Schmoll, Sonya Perez, and Liz Childress.
2008/09 Volunteer of the Year: Marcelino Garza
receives award from Dr. Silverman, VVC CEO & President
Marcelino Garza volunteers with VVC as well as other organizations in the High Desert. He works as a
Special Assistant to Dr. Gary Thomas, San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools.
Marcelino and his wife, Liliana, have five children and five grandchildren.
Victor Valley College - Foster and Kinship Care Education (FKCE) & Independent Living Program (ILP) (760) 245-4271 x 2721
VVC FKCE/ILP—6
January 2009
Trainers, Volunteers, &
Student Workers
Berkeley
Antonia
Annette
Sonya
Bob
Joseph
Rebecca
Elizabeth
Isela
Sheri
Marcelino
What makes our program special is our family of trainers, volunteers, and student workers. We have a small group of dedicated individuals who care about the families in our community and we work together to make a difference in the lives of others. Our backgrounds are diverse, allowing us to provide training for people with various needs. It’s the youth and families that we serve that make our day. Thanks for giving us the opportunity to serve you. We look forward to a wonderful new year. Victor Valley College - Foster and Kinship Care Education (FKCE) & Independent Living Program (ILP) (760) 245-4271 x 2721
VVC FKCEILP—7
January 2009
January/Enero 2009
Sun Mon
4
5
Tue
6
5-6:30 PM
Crianza Basada
Holy Family
Wed
7
8-10 AM
ILP class #6
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
9
8
1:30-3:30 PM
Positive
Parenting
FKCE/ILP offices
10
Please check website
www.vvc.edu/fkce
for updated information
5:30-7:30 PM
The 12 Powers
VVUHSD
11
12
13
8:30-10:30 AM
Los 12 Poderes
Sandia Elem. School
5:30-7:30 PM
The 12 Powers
VVUHSD
14
8-10 AM
ILP class #7
8-10 AM
The 12 Powers
Mesa Linda School
10:15-12:15 PM
Los 12 Poderes
Mesa Linda School
18
19
HOLIDAY
Offices
closed
20
21
8:30-10:30 AM
Los 12 Poderes
Sandia Elem. School
8-10 AM
ILP class #8
16
15
1:30-3:30 PM
Positive
Parenting
FKCE/ILP offices
17
Happy Birthday,
Meggie
7-9 PM
Loving Hearts
DCS VV office
23
22
1:30-3:30 PM
Positive
Parenting
FKCE/ILP offices
24
30
29
1:30-3:30 PM
Positive
Parenting
FKCE/ILP offices
31
2-5 PM
FARE Association
VVC CDC
5:30-7:30 PM
The 12 Powers
VVUHSD-last class
25
26
27
8:30-10:30 AM
Los 12 Poderes
Sandia Elem. School
5-6:30 PM
Crianza Basada
Holy Family
28
8-10 AM
ILP class #9
8-10 AM
The 12 Powers
Mesa Linda School
10:15-12:15 PM
Los 12 Poderes
Mesa Linda School
Victor Valley College - Foster and Kinship Care Education (FKCE) & Independent Living Program (ILP) (760) 245-4271 x 2721
VVC FKCE/ILP—8
January 2009
February/Febrero 2009
Sun Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
3
4
8-10 AM
ILP final class at
Career Institute
8-10 AM
The 12 Powers
5
6
7
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8:30-10:30 AM
Los 12 Poderes
Sandia Elementary
School
1:30-3:30 PM
Positive
Parenting
FKCE/ILP offices
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Mesa Linda
School
10
8:30-10:30 AM
Los 12 Poderes
Sandia Elementary
School –la ultima
clase
11
17
8:30-10:30 AM
The 12 Powers
Sandia Elementary
School
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8-10 AM
The 12 Powers
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13
14
1:30-3:30 PM
HOLIDAY
Offices
Positive
closed
Parenting
FKCE/ILP offices
Mesa Linda
School
10:15-12:15 PM
5:30-7:30 PM
Los 12 Poderes
Crianza Basada
Mesa Linda
Goodwill Education School
Center
19
20
9-Noon
Black Parenting
FKCE/ILP offices
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21
7-9 PM
Loving Hearts
Association
DCS VV office
Loving Hearts moved back to Thursdays
24
8:30-10:30 AM
The 12 Powers
Sandia Elementary
School
25
8-10AM
Curriculum
Advisory
Board Meeting
26
27
9-Noon
Black Parenting
FKCE/ILP offices
28
2-5 PM
FARE Association
VVC CDC
FKCE/ILP Offices
5:30-7:30 PM
Crianza Basada
Goodwill Education
Center
8-10 AM
The 12 Powers
Mesa Linda
School
10:15-12:15 PM
Los 12 Poderes
Mesa Linda
School
Emily y Cristian
VVC FKCE/ILP—9
To confirm classes/Para confirmar las clases: www.vvc.edu/fkce or (760) 245-4271 x 2721 or talleyr@vvc.edu
January 2009
March/Marzo 2009
Sun Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
3
8:30-10:30 AM
The 12 Powers
Sandia Elementary
School
4
8-10 AM
The 12 Powers
5
6
7
13
14
2
No clase en Goodwill
8
15
9
16
Mesa Linda
School-Last class
10:15-12:15 PM
Los 12 Poderes
Mesa Linda School
–la ultima clase
10
8:30-10:30 AM
The 12 Powers
Sandia Elementary
School
5:30-7:30 PM
Crianza Basada
Goodwill Education
Center
11
17
8:30-10:30 AM
The 12 Powers
Sandia Elementary
School
5:30-7:30 PM
Crianza Basada
Goodwill Education
Center
18
25
22
23
24
No class at Sandia
5:30-7:30 PM
Crianza Basada
Goodwill Education
Center
29
30
31
No class at Sandia
9-Noon
Black Parenting
FKCE/ILP offices
12
9-Noon
Black Parenting
FKCE/ILP offices
9-5:30 PM
Common Sense
Parenting
FKCE/ILP
Offices
8-hour workshop
19
9-Noon
Black Parenting
FKCE/ILP offices
20
21
27
28
2-5 PM
FARE
Association
VVC CDC
7-9 PM
Loving Hearts
Association
DCS VV office
26
9-Noon
Black Parenting
FKCE/ILP offices
No clase en Goodwill
Please check website
www.vvc.edu/fkce
for updated information
December 2008 FKCE/ILP Celebration
VVC FKCE/ILP—10
To confirm classes/Para confirmar las clases: (760) 245-4271 x 2721 or talleyr@vvc.edu or www.vvc.edu/fkce
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U.S. POSTAGE
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VICTORVILLE, CA
Goodwill Educ. Center
Holy Family
Mesa Linda MS
Sandia MS
www.vvc.edu/fkce
When we are stressed...our kids are stressed.
Take time this new year to play with and enjoy
your family—EVERY DAY.
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FRE
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As you can see in the picture on the left, Mom
after relaxing and taking care of
herself is a happy Mom who loves her kids!
Classes are free & feeling happy is free.
Happy New Year!
TIS
GRA
Cuando estamos estresados… nuestros hijos
estan estresados. En este nuevo año tome tiempo
para jugar y disfrutar a su familia
TODOS LOS DIAS.
Como pueden ver en la foto a la izquierda,
en los ojos de nuestros hijos esta mama despues
de relajarce y cuidar de ella misma es una mama
que es feliz y que ama a sus hijos.
Estas clases son gratis y sentirse feliz es gratis.
¡Feliz Año Nuevo!